80-year-old man found dead in water container on Carolina terrace
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death after the body was discovered submerged in a container on a residence terrace in the Saint Just neighborhood.
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- Metro Puerto Rico reported that an 80-year-old man was found submerged in a water container on a terrace in calle 6 of barrio Saint Just around 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday
- Primera Hora stated the body was discovered in a drum full of water following a 9-1-1 call and that paramedics confirmed no vital signs
- El Nuevo Día reported the body was located by agents from the Carolina Sur precinct after a suspicious situation was reported
- Telemundo Puerto Rico reported the body was found in a container full of water in a Carolina residence with the cause and circumstances unknown
Discovery reported to police
An 80-year-old man was found dead inside a container filled with water on the terrace of a residence in calle 6 of barrio Saint Just, Carolina, on Wednesday morning. Metro Puerto Rico reported that the discovery occurred around 11:45 a.m. after a call to the 9-1-1 emergency system alerted authorities to a suspicious situation at the property.
According to El Nuevo Día, agents from the Carolina Sur precinct responded and located the body of the octogenarian. Primera Hora reported that paramedics who arrived at the scene certified the absence of vital signs.
Investigation underway
The case is being handled by the Division of Homicides or Agresiones of the Carolina Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) along with the on-duty prosecutor to determine the circumstances of the death. Metro Puerto Rico reported that authorities have not established how the man ended up inside the container or what caused his death.
Telemundo Puerto Rico reported that the body was found in the afternoon and that the circumstances remain unknown. The sources do not indicate whether the body showed signs of violence, and the identity of the deceased has not been released.
Where the sources differ
All four sources agree that an 80-year-old man was found dead submerged in a water-filled container on a terrace of a residence in barrio Saint Just, Carolina, on Wednesday around 11:45 a.m. following a 9-1-1 call. Metro Puerto Rico, El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora specify the exact time and location details including calle 6. The sources differ on terminology for the container, describing it as a 'recipiente,' 'dron' (drum), or 'contenedor.' Primera Hora mentions paramedics certifying no vital signs while the others do not. Telemundo places the discovery in the afternoon while the others say before or around midday.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state the identity of the deceased man, whether the death is considered suspicious or possibly accidental, if any signs of violence or trauma were present, the results of any initial medical examination, or what the next steps in the investigation will be such as an autopsy. No information is provided on who made the 9-1-1 call or any potential witnesses.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
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How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico, Primera Hora, El Nuevo Día and Telemundo Puerto Rico all reported the discovery of the body and the ongoing police investigation. Details such as the exact terminology for the water container and the precise timing of the discovery rest on individual sources.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.